QUEST(ion)

(formerly "Preideation") QUEST(ion)

Bootstrap Bootcamp - youPlusU

Principle

YES!

Birth

the Inner/Hero’s Journey - open yourself to the unknown, conquer your fears and society's expectations

Bootstrapper

Power of 2

Action

AWAKEN to the hero's journey and choosing which path to take. The Bootstrap path is the third way, the other 2 being cookie-cutter and funding-driven. There is no right/wrong, however it's vital to realize the trade-offs of all three and pick the one most appropriate to your nature and aspirations

Resources

• Kairos - we take all our actions when we are ready, in our own time
• youPlusU Slides
• Bootstrap Bootcamp - youPlusU
• youplusU
• The Matrix
• Bhagavad Gita - the battle is within
• The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho
• Hero with a Thousand Faces, by Joseph Campbell
• Oh! The Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
• Free the Beagle by Roy Williams
• Bruce Lee - A Warrior's Journey DVD - Sun-Man Bae
• The Missing Piece (An Ursula Nordstrom Book) by Shel Silverstein
• Mystic Cab - Bijoy’s short film
• The Partnership Charter: How to Start Out Right With Your New Business Partnership (Or Fix the One You're in) by David Gage
• Bootstrap vs VC

Stages

• Previous: you
• Next: Ideation
• Bootstrap Map

NOTE: The Bootstrap Network does not concern itself directly with individuals in Preideation. Rather, we work with schools, universities and organizations (such as FLOW) to promote the active exploration of passions, talents and inspiration.